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Rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among millennials: ‘It’s a medical crisis.’

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Deaths from rectal cancer are rising rapidly among younger adults, an alarming trend that is confounding scientists trying to understand why millennials are so hard-hit. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “The rate of rectal cancer seems to be increasing more than two to three times … Read more

Rectal cancer rates are rising in U.S., driving an increase in illness in younger adults

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A rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a report published Monday from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer rates in people under 65 are surging, with nearly half (45%) of new diagnoses occurring in this age group, up from 27% in … Read more